Welcome again my Excitable friends to another edition of the 311 Fan Spotlight! Let’s meet Daphne Lewis Stewart!

It was around the time that the Blue album came out that Daphne first heard 311 being played on the radio. “I immediately bought the album from BMG Music Service (who remembers that LOL) and became hooked. The heavy guitars drew me and the lyrics kept me coming back for more.”

While Daphne has been a fan since the early 90’s, she wasn’t able to see 311 live until 2007 in West Palm Beach, Florida. “I expected a typical concert where the band only plays their newer songs. I was already a HUGE fan but when they played Gap, which I was dying to hear live, I was blown away. I knew I was an Excitable for life!” Show count for her is somewhere in the 50’s which includes five 311 Day events, two cruises and Pow Wow.

While it’s hard to pick a favorite of those shows, Daphne said 311 Day 2014 probably takes it. “It was my first 311 day and my first event with other Excitables. I had been going to shows for years – even went to Pow Wow – but somehow I never connected with the community. I stayed in a house with about 20 other Excitables and met my best friend Kala Parisi! I still get chills listening to Use of Time with the Unity Orchestra. I can remember how I felt as the strings swelled all around me – such euphoria!”

The song “I’ll Be Here Awhile” has been a very important song in Daphne’s life. “It brought me through many years when I was not where I wanted to be. I held onto that song, thinking that this is only for awhile, not forever – it gave me hope for the future. Then when they closed 311 Day 2020 with an acoustic version, it took on a whole new meaning. As the pandemic started in America and the future was unknown, I was comforted that my favorite band – and my Excitable family – would be with me and help pull me through the uncertainty.”

So for a favorite lyric, Daphne said she almost didn’t want to say it for fear of making people have to pee, so obviously it comes from “Amber:” ““Don’t give up your independence, Unless it feels so right, Nothing good comes easily, Sometimes you’ve got to fight.” “I’ve always been taught to be independent and persistent so that really resonates with me. I also love the poetry of “when I look at you it’s like praying with my eyes.”

Daphne was born in Baltimore but raised in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She moved to Gainesville and then Jacksonville, North Carolina, before moving back to Port St. Lucie. She still lives there with her 3-year-old American bulldog, Lucky. “I’d like to live in other places but for now I want to be close to my family.” For work, Daphne is a finance coordinator for Habitat for Humanity. “I love it! I love working for non-profits because even on your worst day at work, you know that you’re helping somebody.”

When Daphne was young she started acting at a local theater. She even got her associates degree in theater performance! “I had plans to be an actress. But then I met my now ex-husband, and starting a family with him was more important than chasing my acting dream. So I switched my major to business, but I kept performing in local shows. I haven’t been in a play in a long time but I still regularly sing. I even took belly dancing lessons for a while, that was so much fun!”

Fun fact about Daphne is that she has a Masters Degree in Public Administration with a non-profit emphasis. “Also, I attended 4 different colleges for my undergrad (which is in Business Administration). This is because I was married in my early 20’s and my now ex-husband was in the Marine Corps.”

As mentioned above, Daphne still loves to sing and she also plays keyboard in the praise band at her church. “I’ve rocked the stage in a 311 tribute band called Excitables: 311 Tribute. I was also in a virtual 311 tribute band called Soul Craft Generators. I made it into the I’ll Be Here Awhile fan video!” Guilty pleasure for Daphne is the T.V. show Love After Lockup. She also recently has become addicted to the game Royal Match.

When not cranking the tunes of 311, Daphne enjoys a variety of genres. “Some of my favorites are Tropidelic, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Thundercat, Wookiefoot, Nonpoint, Thousand Foot Crutch, and I’m newly into jam bands, especially Phish.”

To 311, Daphne sends this message: “Thank you for being the soundtrack to my life. There is always a 311 lyric that exemplifies how I’m feeling. And over the last 10 years being in the 311 community, I have found some of the most amazing people, including my other bestie Jamie Shelley. My life is so much fuller because of the connections I have made thru the love of this band.”

Now here is her message to all the other fans out there:

“I’m so glad I have found my people. Be kind to one another and stay weird!”

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Many thanks to Daphne for sharing her story with us all! As always, my eternal gratitude to everyone who reads these. I wish you all a wonderful week full of happiness and positive vibes!

Much Love – The Runt

Hey there 311 nation! A new week is upon us so that means it’s time for the next fan spotlight. Let’s meet Matt Archer!

The year was 1996 and “Down” was in heavy rotation on MTV, that’s when Matt first heard of 311. “I found the blue album at my local Walmart and started down the rabbit hole. This was a time when I actually read the liner notes and lyrics as I listened. I was drawn to their music because it was different, raw, full of energy and original. When searching through a Columbia House catalog I had found out that they also had 2 other albums that I was not aware of in “Music” and “Grassroots.” A friend of mine had let me borrow their VHS release “Enlarged to Show Detail.” And then, “Transistor” dropped…!!! It was all downhill from there.”

Show count for Matt is at 39 so far. First show was on July 23, 2004, with The Roots and Medeski Martin & Wood and the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. As for picking a favorite show, there are a few that stand out to Matt. “311 Day 2020 in Las Vegas is special due to the fact that my wife and I got married on 3/11 Day in Vegas and it was our first 311 Day. It was also the first time I met a lot of new friends from around the country. 311 Caribbean Cruise 7 was probably the best vacation I have ever been on, but my favorite show may be night one 311 Day 2024. Hampton Beach shows are always fun.”

For a special song that means a lot to him, Matt chose “Do You Right” as it’s his and his wife Marie’s song. As for a lyric he loves, he chose the following: “Sometimes I go a little crazy. Sometimes I go a little crazy just like you I do.” He said that’s what it feels like being at a 311 show!

Warren, Massachusetts, is where Matt grew up and he’s been in Massachusetts his whole life. He’s lived in West Brookfield, North Brookfield, Auburn and now Southbridge with his wife Marie and their dog Gus. For work, Matt is a Plant Maintenance Supervisor for Spectrum cable. “This year marks 20 years working in the cable industry for me. A lot of vacation time is used for concerts!”

Fun fact about Matt, he went to college in Boston for Audio Production (as in becoming a music producer). “Although I never finished school, my love for music continues on!” Not only is he a big fan of music, but he loves the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots, and he’s a big UFC fighting fan. “I am full of useless knowledge that I call Archer Fun Facts which tends to come in handy during conversations or trivia nights LOL.” Guilty pleasure for him is playing MLB The Show on his Playstation 5.

When not listening to 311, there are many other artists that Matt can be found jamming out to. “In the beginning of 2020, the radio station I grew up listening to, WAAF, had shut down. A friend of mine suggested that I start a Facebook group to share music in which ended up being Archer’s Music Exchange (feel free to join.) If you see my posts in the group, you will know that I enjoy vast array of groups and artists. Umphrey’s McGee, Primus, Phish, Alice in Chains, Queens of the Stone Age, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Slayer, Mudvayne, The New Mastersounds, Lettuce, Stone Temple Pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Elovaters, Pantera, and the list could go on and on.”

Matt would like to send this message to the guys in 311: “Thank you for adding to the soundtrack of my life and good times!”

Now here is his message to all the other 311 fans out there:

“311 has the best commUNITY of fans in the world. I have met so many amazing people and made friends with so many of you and I wouldn’t change a minute! Thank you guys for always having a good time with us at the shows. We will see you this summer and on the cruise next year!!!”

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Thank you to Matt for sharing your story with us all! As always, my gratitude goes out to all the readers each week. Hope you are all well and sending you all good vibes!

Much Love – The Runt

Hey hey hey 311 nation! It’s about time for a new fan spotlight. This week let’s get the story of Christine Marquet!

It was during high school for Christine that “From Chaos” dropped, and we all know that “Amber” was the big single from it. “I was a sophmore in high school and a friend who was a senior needed to school me and burnt me a Grassroots CD. I was hooked! To this day the From Chaos CD is always in my car, but my biggest favorite are the classics.”

First show for Christine was in 2001 in New York City. While it was indoors, she was still excited to light up when the band played “Amber.” “Somehow I ended up dropping my piece and that was the first piece I ever broke. I went to a lot of concerts with my friend backs then to bands they wanted to see but 311 was the band I wanted to see. I think All-American Rejects opened? Anyway I always saw them every summer when they came through, typically at PNC Arts center. Throughout college I had a friend or two that would join but in my post college life I was always going alone. Night know a few people there but didn’t have a crew I rolled with. Always solo. Since I made a new friend Jackyn in 2018 my yearly ahow attendance and travel for shows has grown exponentially. I can say I’ve seen at least thirty 311 shows.” While it was tough to pick a favorite show or event, Christine went with the 2019 cruise. “I just was in heaven, every breath I took that week.”

The songs “Omaha Stylee” and “Do You Right” Christine said just “hit her to her bones.” “What’s really special about this band and their live performances for me is I can’t attend or listen without grooving and while I do tend to dance whether there is music or not if the mood is right, 311 is just such a special and unique blend they really nailed it. 10/10.”

Christine is a Jersey girl who’s heart is in theater. “I love being on stage or having anything to do with a performing arts/storytelling medium production. I guess it comes from loving to play pretend growing up and the freedom that comes with putting yourself aside to share a story or a feeling with a captivated audience. I recently resurrected my lifelong passion which I had set aside for a decade and it has brought much joy and peace back into my life. For those readers who follow me on Instagram you’ve no doubt seen my backstage antics and sneak peaks of costumes and wigs during plays I’ve been in in recent years and the Chaos and stress of the theater just really grounds me in the real world.”

Before rediscovering her first love of theater, Christine had stumbled upon a side quest that brought her to the wonderful family of Excitables. “When a DIY Game of Thrones Halloween Costume I made got attention and landed me an invite to New York Comic Con,I had no idea how big of a community and underground culture that scene had worldwide. What really blew my mind that first comic con was when I took a bathroom break and found 2 other girls in similarly DIY versions of the same character I was dressed as, smudging eyeshadow on their faces as dirt and soot to resemble Khalessi in the Red Waste in Season 2 of GOT. I joined in on the touch-up session to learn there was a meet-up happening right then for photo shoot specifically for Game of Thrones cosplayers. That’s how I met Jaclyn “Casterly” Fox. She orchestrated the meet up and my girl crush was activated. I followed her on Facebook and after some light stalking found that she had 311 listed in her interests. What are the odds! No one else in the universe that I know actively is aware of much less interested in 311. AND she does GOT cosplay? I immediately DMed her to invite her to an event and tell her we should be friends in real life. About a year later we were embarking on the 311 cruise that changed both our lives.”

For work, Christine does sales for licensed merch, which means she sells Spiderman t-shirts. “It’s about as close as a part-time nerd can get to doing something I honestly enjoy without it not actually being a job.” Interesting fact that many may not know, she almost died as a toddler. “It was due to a rare infection that someone brought into my daycare that inflames the epiglottis and restricts breathing. Thank God my Mommy is a nurse and knew when to go to the hospital.”

Christine can honestly say that in a trivia game about “Game of Thrones,” that she and Jaclyn would school almost anyone on the boat. “I’d say LOTR but I’m positive there are some quiet Silmarillion readers among us that would put me to shame.” Guilty pleasure for Christine is sleep! “I sleep too much. I literally would rather do anything than get out of bed, unless it’s a 311 day.”

For other music Christine enjoys, she is a big Beyonce lover. She was also brought up on Jazz. Her current musical guilty pleasure is Doja Cat. “And I’ll never skip a showtune or Disney classic when it cues up on the old I-Pod shuffle. Thanks to the 2019 cruise I discovered Tropidelic and went down the rabbit hole of discovery becoming a big follower of them, Bumpin Uglies and the Groovetastic Little Stranger. It honestly seemed kismet that all my fav bands were on the last cruise, I don’t know how that lineup could be topped in my book.”

Christine wanted to share this fun story with everyone. “In preparation for the last cruise or 311 Day I attended I decided I needed to study the bands discography. Sure I had my BearShare downloads I copied from phone to phone over the years and my trusty I-Pod shuffle Playlist- but other than the few Albums I had I knew I didn’t know the B-sides or even which song was on which album, as well as I should. I mean some of y’all got them lyrics on lock. I’ll never get there but I had some studying to do. So, having a car with a CD player and lots of road trips ahead, I did the sensible thing and found a 13 CD lot listing in which someone was offloading their collection, got a visor CD sleeve attachment, and listened to the discography in all its glory. I’ll admit I mostly stick to the classics, I’m here for the bangers.”

As for words Christine would say to 311, she was actually lucky enough to do a toast on the 2019 cruise that pretty much sums up her feelings: “I was exhausted and hungover but I won the lottery to attend that event and when they opened up the floor for a toast and no stepped forward my ballsy ass did and I got to thank SA and P-nut with the only words I had which were thank you for bringing these misfits and ragers and hippies and stars together to form this family and thank you for continuing to give us the opportunities to come together and praise you and share eachother light and love.”

Now here is her toast to all the other 311 fans out in the universe:

“Thank y’all for welcoming myself and Jaclyn Nicole in all our goofy, crazy, extra awesomeness. Neither of us truly felt the freedom to be ourselves without worry of judgement or complaint before discovering this family and there no place like being with this Familia at a show or event. Not only acceptance but encouragement and delight at us being ourselves is something people don’t get to experience in their lifetimes. And we get to do it and be it and live it every time we see your big smiling glittery faces.

Keep shining. Xoxo Marquet”

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Super big thank you to Christine for sharing her story with us all! And as always, my eternal gratitude to all the readers each post. I hope you all have an amazing week and that it’s full of light & positivity.

Much Love – The Runt

Hello my friends in 311 nation! It’s time for the latest edition of the fan spotlight. Let’s read all about Jaclyn Nicole Fox!

Driving around with Jaclyn’s sister and her boyfriend in a Jeep is the first time she heard the sweet music of 311, sometime around the year 1999. “I remember hearing Eons, Flowin and Who’s Got the Herb. I made a random mix CD with those 3 songs on it but was at the time really into the punk scene and just never really fully continued to fully follow them intensely until several years later which I wholeheartedly regret!”

First show for Jaclyn was at Jones Beach in 2011. “My friend had an extra ticket on the floor in row G to see Sublime with Rome and 311. I went mostly for Sublime but knew a bunch of 311 songs. By the time I left the show that night I was HOOKED! Went for Sublime with Rome, left loving 311!”

It’s hard for most to pick a favorite 311 show, and it was no different for Jaclyn. She said that she loves so many for different reasons. “I think its a toss up between 311 day 2022 and 311 day at sea may have been my favorite so far. 311 day in 2022 I did the ultimate VIP package and that was such an awesome experience, having a room, the pool party, the VIP lounge everything about that experience was epic! But on night 1 getting the set lists handed to me on SA was probably one of my absolute favorite memories from an event! But as far as the last cruise, combining 311 day with the cruise was just amazing! My first cruise was in 2019 and I got on the boat knowing only my cabin mate. Getting on the cruise in 2023 I knew so many more people and had so many really close friends and connections and made so many more on that trip that it really made that cruise magical. Me and my girl Marquet brought our mermaid tails and just had a blast in the pool and on the beach at in our tails, that was a lot of fun! Plus so many other amazing artists and seeing 311 on 311 day on the boat! I came home and would not stop talking about it and vibrating with excitement from it for weeks and weeks. It is great to see different groups of friends at various shows throughout the year, but having everyone come together for 311 day and for the cruises brings the ultimate feeling of happiness and joy.”

For a favorite song, Jaclyn said “Creatures (For A While)” is the first one she remembers becoming obsessed with. “It helped me through a really dark time in my life back in 2010-2011.” As for a favorite lyric, she said the first one that really resonated with her was also from the same song. “Sometimes I go a little crazy just like you do.” Now, aside from “Stay positive and love your life,” one of her faves is “If you don’t have someone to do it with it’s not worth doing.”

Wantagh, New York, is where Jaclyn grew up, which is on Long Island and also the home of Jones Beach. She lived there most of her life until moving to Las Vegas in 2022. She grew up with a large family and while her parents divorced when she was only 2, they both remarried and lived a mile away from each other. “I have 7 siblings and I am very close to my family! I grew up taking annual trips to Disney and we are such a huge group even now my siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles , cousins , grandma my parents all try and coordinate to go at the same time and it’s so much fun. Especially now that everyone lives all over the country we still manage to come together and plan this huge vacation!”

Jaclyn’s aunt is a physical therapist who works with infants and children, so growing up she was very aware of how she was helping kids with varying disabilities. So Jaclyn decided to follow in her footsteps. “I have been a physical therapist since 2010 and have worked with children since 2012. I absolutely love what I do. Helping a baby or a child take their first steps, or learn how to stand or walk or even sit up on their own really means the world to me, plus yes it helps me fund my 311 addiction!”

Interesting fact about Jaclyn is that she wanted to be a dancer when she was growing up. ” I was obsessed with Mikhail Baryshnikov and wanted to be just like him. I would also act out all the dances from Dirty Dancing with my baby dolls and would ask everyone to “do the lift” with me like all the time!”

Jaclyn is also really into Cosplay. “I started out doing Cersei from game of thrones and have even won a cosplay contest at a Game of Thrones themed night at liberty science center. I love making costumes and meeting up with other cosplayers at conventions. I put together 2 large Game of Thrones photoshoots at 2 different castles in NY when I lived there. I love the ability to express myself artistically through my cosplay. That is how I met Marquet and how we began going to 311 events and shows together which then led to us creating the 311 Mermaids together! I haven’t cosplayed much since moving to Vegas but now I really enjoy going to watch drag shows and drag brunches. It is such a fascinating form of artistic expression and such a loving community.”

For a guilty pleasure, Jaclyn said that she loves binge watching episodes of “Beverly Hills, 90210.” “Also I love brunch! I would go to brunch every day if I could!” Some other musicians that she can be found listening to include Lady Gaga, Los Stellarians, New Found Glory, Blink 182, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tropidelic, Ballyhoo!, and Dirty Heads.

For her message to the members of 311, Jaclyn chose these words: “Thank you for years of amazing music, for being a huge inspiration in my everyday life and for bringing us all together and introducing me to some of my very best friends!”

Now here is her message to all the other fans out there in Excitable nation:

“Stay true to yourself! Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle, and if you need some extra glitter in your life always come find me!”

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So much love to Jaclyn for sharing her story with us all! My love as well to the readers and supporters each time. Hope you are all well and have an amazing week!

Much Love – The Runt

Hello my friends out there in 311 nation! Another week and new fan spotlight are upon us. Let’s meet Joe Shiver!

For Joe, he loved the positivity of 311’s music when he first heard it. And he said it’s because it’s done in a genuine way. “The way they mix up rhythms, lyrics, musicianship and the values they stand for.”

For show’s attended, Joe said he lost count but believes he’s somewhere between 20-30. First show for him was in June of 2000. “Incubus opened for 311. They played 3 albums back to back: Music, Grassroots and the blue album took a break and played another 7-8 songs. An amazing show.” Favorite show for him? “311 at The Wiltern Theatre in LA with band doing the whole From Chaos album.”

What is Joe’s favorite song from 311? “That is an ebb and flow, pun intended. Through the years this changed a few times so the most to me right now is Still Dreaming. There is a lot to unpack there with the lyrics.”

As with most fans, Joe has some lyrics that really resonate with him and they are as follows: “Everything you do comes back to you” and “If you can’t do it clean you’ll never reach your reward. When the day is done what you receive is the sum of what you took out from what you put in.”

Joe was born in St. Louis but then moved to New Jersey when he was a kid. Then they moved to Georgia and Joe attended college in the North Georgia mountains and West North Carolina. “Currently I’m living in Georgia working for Apple as a senior tech advisor.”

Interesting fact about Joe, when he was in the 5th grade he got the county to build a BMX bike track that he designed! Another fun fact, Joe manages a band called Daydrnkrz. “Shameless plug lol. Please check them out. People say we sound like The Dirty Heads, Little Stranger, Tropidelic etc…”

Guilty pleasure for Joe is playing guitar as well as writing and recording music. “I also dabble in electronic music. This is all a hobby.” When not listening to 311, Joe can be found jamming tunes from Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine, Led Zeppelin and Miles Davis. “It really is all over the map. I think there is great music in every genre.”

To 311, Joe would like to send this message: “Thank you for all the great music and positive lyrics.”

Now here are his words to all his fellow 311 fans out there:

“Stay Positive and love your life!”

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Super big thank you to Joe for sharing your story with us all! Of course, my eternal gratitude to all the readers each week. Hope you all have an amazing week and safe travels to all going to Vegas for 311 Day!

Much Love – The Runt

Welcome again my friends in Excitable nation! Shall we meet the latest edition of the 311 fan spotlight? This week let’s learn the story of Miss Corinne Bowes!

Corinne was about the age of 13 when she saw 311 on MTV. ” I remember vaguely that year seeing them perform and thinking they looked different. I loved the sound.”

First show for Corinne was at a venue that is now called IThink Financial Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. And while she can only ballpark her total number of shows seen, she believes she’s around 75. Some of the highlights for her include her first 311 Day in New Orleans in 2014, Pow Wow in 2011, and her first cruise in 2013.  “And some amazing visits to Colorado for shows at Red Rocks and The Stanley shows over the years.” As for favorite event, she said the cruises take top spot hands down. “I’m already excited about booking later this year!”

Song that means the most to Corinne is “Do You Right.” As for lyrics, she chose a few that really mean a lot to her, which are as follows: “You make me nervous, throat dry, My brain is empty, don’t know why. But I saw you doing something, Which is really truly nothing but you could bust me out all day,” “You ought to know what brings me here, You glide through my head, blind to fear, and I know why,” and “Can’t get enough, this is the stuff. Life’s about, and it trips me up.”

Corinne grew up in Jamaica until she moved to Florida at the age of 8. She’s lived in the state ever since. She studied at Florida Atlantic University and became a community Cannabis activist once she was introduced to some information about the prohibition. “While I researched and learned more about the history of cannabis, I started working as a private care home health nurse. I had had a handful of retail jobs which I enjoyed, as well as worked for a bank and several start up companies in sales and marketing. Recently I was hired to build a cannabis friendly lounge in Miami and handled operations as well as venue booking. I love being a member of the holistic health and wellness community. This year I’m focussed more on blending that lifestyle with my skills in event management and curation.”

Some fun facts about Corinne – she eavesdrops on Spanish. She also has 5 half siblings. And she fell in love with Country in her early 30’s. A talent she has is writing songs and stories which she’s been doing since she was 12. . “I’ve  only shared a handful with a handful of people. I come up with lyrics almost constantly and have a little skill in free styling as long as I am not pressured to do it. 😂”

Guilty pleasure for Corinne is slightly different than most, she just loves popping up in places spontaneously. “Whether it’s to see friends or try a new restaurant, I’ve always enjoyed the impulse of just doing it when it comes to travel and making a memory.”

What else is Corinne listening to besides 311? ” I fell into a groove in the Palm Beach music scene that opened me up to a lot of great bands. Some include, Arise Roots, Army Gideon, Little Stranger, Bumpin Uglies and my favorite so far, Tropidelic. I listen to everything. I love, jazz, drum and bass, funk, blues, and hip-hop as much as I enjoy reggae.”

For what Corinne would say to 311, she has this message: “Thank you for making the effort to make every effort. When I first heard this band, I selfishly wished they would play forever and I could enjoy them not being “one hit wonders”. Wishes continue to come true around me. That alone changes what I think is possible.”

Now here is her message to all her fellow fans:

“Looking around at the past 13 years that I was lucky enough to be a welcomed part of our great music fan culture, I really feel a great blessing of getting to spend this time with people who have taught me and helped me add joy to life. Lots of great stories as well as moments that changed a lot in us all. I have a new wish that what we have enjoyed is shared freely to others. The music doesn’t change the person, but the same songs we love do bring us together as one people.”

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Many thanks to Corinne for sharing her story with us all! And as always, my love and gratitude to all the readers each week. Wishing you all the positivity in the world!

Much Love – The Runt

Hey there Excitable nation! Time for the next 311 fan spotlight and we are on #420. Woo hoo! This week, let’s meet Patrick Hodge!

Summer of 1995, right after Patricks freshman year of high school, was when he found 311. His girlfriends older brother had cassette tape, bootleg copies of “Downstairs” and “Unity.” “Growing up in Providence, RI, I was exposed to a lot of Rap and Hip Hop, their sound was a fantastic blend of that foundation along with P-Nuts bass that really stood out.”

Show count for Patrick is at 131 and he’s been to many of those shows across the states and in different countries. First show for him was June 3rd, 1996, in Providence. As for favorite one of the 131 shows? “Cruise 1 Sail Away show! Also got to play on P-Nuts Basketball Team on C1.”

The song “Plain” is one that Patrick really loves. His favorite lyric also comes from that song: “I tell you what ‘s wrong to me the industry’s ability to manufacture stars. They churn them out like Iwojema makes cars. But the blame lies not with those suits for trying. It’s the sheep that keep on buying that soulless crap. Whatever they put in front of ya. The hysteria of America.”

As mentioned previously, Patrick grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, and most of his summers were spent in South Boston, MA. He’s also lived in Middleboro, MA, and Cape Coral, FL. He’s now back in his home state. “To fund my 311 habit, I run a Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Oven, specializing in Catered Events but also with brewery pop-ups and farmers markets. Additionally, when inspiration hits I make unofficial 311 merch including foil posters, pins and tshirts! #fanmade #hodgepodge”

Fun fact about Patrick is that he’s been a freelance photographer for the band since 1997. He’s also ambidextrous! Patrick is also a really great cook. “Breakfast is one of my favorite meals to cook especially the homefries which I feel is the foundation to a great breakfast.”

Guilty pleasure for Patrick he said is buying RSVLTS shirts. “If you don’t know who they are, look them up but beware of the rabbit hole 😂.” As for other musicians he can be found listening to, the list includes Tropidelic, Little Stranger, Bumpin Uglies, Stick Figure, Jarv, The Elovaters, Rebelution, Cloud9Vibes, and Ballyhoo! 

To 311, Patrick has this message: “Thank you for giving me an opportunity to begin a career in photography all those years ago, for the music you create and for the family I’ve met along the way.”

Now here is his message to all his fellow 311 fans:

“311 means something different to everyone, so don’t feel like you always have to be the 311est! Come for the good vibes and check your egos at the door. One thing remains true, at least for me, is that it doesn’t matter if it’s your 100th Show or 1st, all are welcome at a 311 concert. Now bring on some new music in 2024!”

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Thank you Patrick for sharing your 311 story with us all! Much gratitude to the supporters of this blog each time as well. Hope you have an amazing week friends. If any of you will be in Atlantic City this Friday, I’ll see you there!

Much Love – The Runt